Best Pools in Fukuoka 2026: Water Parks, Family and Hotel Pools

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When choosing a pool in Fukuoka, first decide whether you want a full day at a water park, an inexpensive place to swim, or a hotel-pool experience. This guide compares the confirmed summer 2026 schedules, prices, age and height restrictions, and day-visitor access.

Fukuoka pool comparison for summer 2026

Best pools for a family day out

Uminonakamichi Sunshine Pool

This large seasonal water park has six pools, including a 300-metre lazy river, Dragon Slides, Water Jungle and a children’s area. It opens on selected dates from July 4 to September 23. Hours are 09:00–18:00 from July 22 to August 27 and on August 29–30; other operating dates are 09:30–17:00.

• The online price includes admission to Uminonakamichi Seaside Park.
• The Dragon Slides and some other attractions generally require a height of at least 120 cm.
• The poolside becomes extremely hot; bring beach sandals.

Detailed 2026 Sunshine Pool guide / Check official operating dates

Adventure Pool, Kitakyushu

Adventure Pool in Kokuraminami Ward is open from July 11 to August 31, 09:00–18:00. It has a lazy river, wave pool and children’s pool. A temporary slide has also been installed for its 40th anniversary.

• Basic admission is ¥400 for adults, ¥200 for elementary and junior-high students, and ¥50 from age one.
• The wave pool, lazy river and some other areas require additional tickets.
• There is no shuttle bus in 2026. Car parks can be very congested on Sundays, holidays and after the Obon period, so the monorail is recommended.

Adventure Pool official website

Aquasian, Ashiya

Aquasian has a 126-metre water slide, lazy river and adventure pool for small children. Guests can also move between the pool and adjoining Ashiya Beach. The 2026 season runs from July 9 to August 30, 09:30–18:30.

• Admission: adult ¥520; junior/senior-high student ¥420; age 4 through elementary school ¥310; age 3 and under free.
• The slide costs ¥100 per ride and requires a height of at least 120 cm.
• Children may enter in a swimsuit worn over a swim diaper.
• Tents must be no larger than 3 m square. Standard-car parking is ¥500.

Aquasian official website

Greenpia Yame Leisure Pool

This mountain resort has a lazy river, a 90.2-metre loop slide, children’s pools and an athletics pool. It operates July 11–12 and July 18–August 30, 10:00–17:00, and can be combined with the resort’s hot spring or accommodation.

• Admission: adult ¥1,050; age 4 through elementary school ¥700. Payment is cash only.
• The loop slide requires a height of at least 120 cm.
• Covered rest areas, a shop and takeaway food are available.

Greenpia Yame 2026 pool guide / Official facility information

Pool Kingdom in ABURAYAMA FUKUOKA

This temporary summer attraction runs from July 18 to August 26, except July 21 and August 5. Large water slides, adventure inflatables and pools for small children are operated in three daytime sessions. A night session runs on Saturdays from 19:00 to 21:00.

• Day sessions: 10:00–12:30, 13:00–15:30 and 16:00–18:30.
• Admission per session: weekday ¥1,600; holiday ¥1,800; supervising adult ¥600.
• For ages four and over; children three and under enter free.
• The venue is the first car park on the Farm side. Check current parking arrangements before travelling.

Detailed guide to Pool Kingdom times, tickets and parking

Affordable public pools

Fukuoka City public pools

Fukuoka City has seven public pool complexes in Higashi, Hakata, Chuo, Minami, Jonan and Sawara wards, plus the Sogo Nishi pool. Most have year-round heated indoor pools; some also open outdoor children’s pools in summer. The summer rate is ¥320 for adults and ¥110 for elementary and junior-high students. Swimming caps and time limits may apply, and competitions or lessons can interrupt public access.

Compare Fukuoka City public pools

Dazaifu Historic Site Waterfront Park

Its summer outdoor area includes a lazy pool, children’s pool, shallow stream and water slide. It operates July 11–12, July 17–August 23 and August 29–30, generally from 09:30 to 17:30. On July 17 it opens at 13:30.

• Dazaifu residents: adult ¥250, elementary-school child ¥120, preschool child ¥120 per visit.
• Non-residents: adult ¥500, elementary-school child ¥240, preschool child ¥240 per visit.
• Children below elementary-school age must be fully toilet trained.
• Parking is limited; the Mahoroba community bus is a useful alternative.

Dazaifu public pool 2026 guide / Dazaifu City official information

Fukuoka Prefectural Pool and Chikugo Regional Park Pool

The prefectural pool at Higashihirao Park suits lap swimming and training, but competition schedules can restrict public use. In southern Fukuoka, Chikugo Regional Park has an indoor heated 25-metre pool and a seasonal outdoor 50-metre pool.

Chikugo Regional Park Pool 2026 guide

Hotel pools and night pools

The Residential Suites Fukuoka

The Momochihama garden pool admits both hotel guests and day visitors on operating dates from July 18 to September 13; in September it opens only on Saturdays and Sundays. Normal hours are 11:00–19:00, extended to 21:00 on Fridays, Saturdays, days before holidays, selected Obon dates and September Saturdays.

• Hotel guests: ¥2,500 on weekdays and Sundays; ¥3,000 on Fridays, Saturdays and days before holidays.
• Day visitors: ¥3,000 or ¥3,500 on the same schedule. The price is the same for all guests aged three and over; spectators pay ¥600.
• Children aged 12 and under need an accompanying adult. Swim diapers are allowed.
• There is no shallow children’s pool or locker. The changing room costs ¥550 per person.

Official 2026 Summer Garden Pool notice

THE LUIGANS Spa & Resort

The day pool runs July 1–September 30, 09:00–17:00, and is principally for hotel guests, who use it free. A limited lunch plan also includes access. The night pool is for guests aged 18 or older—high-school students are not admitted—and day visitors need advance reservations.

• Night schedule: July 4–5, July 11–12, July 18–September 20 and September 22–30; 18:00–21:30.
• Night price: hotel guest ¥2,500; day visitor from ¥5,000 on weekdays or ¥5,500 on weekends and holidays.

Complete LUIGANS day and night pool guide / Official English schedule

Important checks for children

• Diapers: Aquasian and The Residential Suites permit swim diapers under specified conditions, while Dazaifu requires children to be toilet trained.
• Height: many large slides require at least 120 cm, even with an adult.
• Heat: protect feet with sandals and take regular shade and drink breaks.
• Crowds: car parks can fill early on Sundays and during Obon. Public transport or an afternoon visit may be easier.

Other summer water activities

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Schedules and admission conditions can change on the day. Once you have chosen a pool, check its official notice, then confirm the child’s age, height and diaper conditions as well as the parking plan.